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Jul 24, 2009 | 04:06 PM

#41

theXman

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Red. Make sure you get the RPI decal. It really looks cool and stands out behind the grille. I've seen people staring at mine and wonder what it is exactly.

Jul 24, 2009 | 04:26 PM

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E60714

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On a non-M car, only one scoop is functional?

Jul 24, 2009 | 04:29 PM

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dbae1978

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Originally Posted by E60714' post='953577' date='Jul 24 2009, 05:26 PM

On a non-M car, only one scoop is functional?

For the 535i and xi there is only one air filter so yes only one scoop in necessary

Jul 24, 2009 | 04:49 PM

#44

theXman

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Originally Posted by E60714' post='953577' date='Jul 24 2009, 08:26 PM

On a non-M car, only one scoop is functional?

For 545i, you can do this and have 2 scoops. See post #19 for photos.

https://5series.net/forums/index.php...opic=81418&hl=

Jul 24, 2009 | 09:17 PM

#45

CWS530

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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Coversï¿½ from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).

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Originally Posted by theXman' post='953559' date='Jul 24 2009, 07:06 PM

Red. Make sure you get the RPI decal. It really looks cool and stands out behind the grille. I've seen people staring at mine and wonder what it is exactly.

I wouldn't mind having a red (or BMW blue) RPI logo on my black scoop. Do they make those? I went with black to go with my other mods, but a logo lurking behind the grille might be subtle enough.

Jul 24, 2009 | 10:00 PM

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info@trinityautosport

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yes correct, for non-M e60s, 2 scoops are functional for the V8s with Dinan intake, or a custom setup like the link member theXman posted above.

BTW, scoops in stock

Jul 25, 2009 | 08:28 AM

#47

wolfgang0524

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I like the black scoops. If you had one installed on each side, then maybe red would be okay. Having one red one looks distracting to me and takes away from the look of the car. You have a beautiful car and your eyes are drawn to this odd red thing behind the grill. That's just not what I want people to be looking at on my car.